The Skinner Tapes by Kaufman and Company

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The Skinner Tapes consist of personal audio correspondence to Allen Okawa from Hawaii, distilled from over 30 hours of insightful material. It’s akin to having Michael Skinner in your living room, sharing his wisdom directly with you.

Contents Overview: The titles of the tricks listed below may suggest a complete performance with both presentation and explanation, or might only include one of those aspects; occasionally, they offer a valuable tip or a single line of patter. Some tricks are featured multiple times with varying details.

CD 1:

Includes tips for enhancing your repertoire, Copper/Silver Transposition, Mental Reverse 3, Flying Eagles, Chicago Opener, presentation insights, Vernon’s Weight Guesser, and more.

CD 2:

Features discussions on Paul Fox’s Rope Trick, Dai Vernon’s Coffee Cup routine, Poker Routine a la Skinner, and various card tricks including Cards to Pocket and Malini’s Chink-a-Chink.

CD 3:

Covers topics like Charlie Miller’s Slap Aces, Dr. Sawa’s Dollar to Four Quarters, and Skinner’s selections from the Tarbell Course in Magic.

CD 4:

Includes Larry Jennings’ visit, discussions on Effective Card Magic, and various tricks sent to Larry Jennings, showcasing Skinner’s unique presentations.

CD 5:

Features a variety of routines including Copper/Silver with dime and penny, Wine Glass Production, and insights on restaurant magic.

CD 6:

Discusses children’s shows, Dai Vernon’s Viennese Coin Pull, and various card and coin tricks, emphasizing performance techniques.

CD 7:

Contains discussions about Charlie Miller, ESP Card Routine, and insights into Skinner’s repertoire and new material.

CD 8:

Highlights include the Torn and Restored Napkin Routine, discussions on Jay Ose, and Roger Klause’s insights on Skinner’s techniques.

CD 9:

Features Daniel Cros’ Devano Deck, performance advice, and various coin and card tricks, focusing on creating a compelling repertoire.

CD 10:

Includes a conversation between Allen Okawa and Michael Skinner, covering the business of magic and essential performance tips.

DVD 1:

Tokyo Lecture from 1971, featuring various routines and techniques from renowned magicians.

DVD 2:

Private session from 1988 or ’89 where Michael reflects on his early years in magic, showcasing a variety of tricks and insights.

Bonus Disc:

Includes Michael Skinner’s Notebooks, memorial issue of Genii, and lecture notes, accessible via a data CD.

(Insert this data CD into your computer to view the PDF files. Adobe Acrobat or another PDF reader is required.)